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 Charlotte, NC
Joined August 2009
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John Orton retweeted
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@USMMWWIIOct 23
The SS Tiger (sinking) and under tow by the tug Relief after being torpedoed by U-754 on April 1, 1942. Under tow near Cape Henry, VA. Tiger, originally built as a freighter, was torpedoed by the German submarine U-754 just after midnight on 1 April 1942, after she had reduced speed to pick up a pilot before entering Chesapeake Bay. She sank in shallow water during salvage efforts on 2 April 1942. shipscribe.com/usnaux/ww1/sh…
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John Orton retweeted
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@USMMWWIIOct 19
#OTD 19 Oct 1943 a mine from U-220 struck the Delisle forward of the bridge. George C. Davis was First Assistant Engineer. All survivors were picked up within 30 minutes by the HMCS Miscou (T 277) and landed at St.Johns. No Casualties. uboat.net/allies/merchants/s…
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Alcuin Press
@AlcuinPressMay 11
Teddy Roosevelt, what to do when you're feeling weak
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NEWMAC@NEWMACsports22 Nov 2025
The 2025 Fusion Bowl Champions🏆 @USMMAFootball outlasts Curry 27-24 in the 2025 Fusion Bowl!
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Behind the scenes at Fenway Park—the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is ready to DOMINATE today! 🇺🇸
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The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
John Orton@f3backup23 Aug 2025
Great work today @F3Metro with big support for Community Matters 5K. Shared pain builds trust. @F3Snoop Thanks for the logs.
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Hugh McColl at 90. The banker who built Charlotte still has more to do charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Hugh McColl at 90. The banker who built Charlotte still has more to do

The Observer had an hour long sit-down with the former Bank of America CEO, who offered insights on the city’s development, leadership and his plans to stay active.

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John Orton retweeted
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@USMMWWII6 Jun 2025
New York Times praises Merchant Marine as D-Day Heroes during Normandy Invasion. “HEROES! New York Times, Saturday, June 10, 1944 MERCHANT SEAMEN ARE D-DAY HEROES.” usmm.org/ddayheroes.html?fbc…
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F3QSource@F3QSource8 Jan 2025
F1 #DISRUPTION -Disturbance to the Status Quo ▪️Leaders Influence Movement to Advantage. Linktr.ee/F3QSOURCE
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20 Tips for a Positive New Year! What are your top 3?
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Happy Halloween. EH those guys who need a little @F3Nation in their lives. 🎃
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5 bad habits that are killing your productivity: 1. You don’t wake up early (Marcus Aurelius) 2. You focus on what’s outside your control (Epictetus) 3. You’re in the wrong crowd (MA) 4. You don’t know how to say “no” (Seneca) 5. You think you’ll live forever (Seneca)
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Charlotte FC
@CharlotteFC27 Aug 2024
Make sure you’re keeping your matchday fits 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙮 fresh 😏 Like and RT for a chance to win our @TexasPete Tuesday giveaway!
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If you enjoyed this or learned something: 1. Retweet this thread to someone it might interest. 2. Follow me @joshgessner for more writing like this.xitter.cf/GessnerJosh/status/182…
Josh Gessner
@joshgessner24 Aug 2024
Navy SEALs are the most elite warriors on Earth. Here's one thing their taught early on... The Backwards Law (how to get what you want by letting go):
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Charlotte FC
@CharlotteFC30 Jul 2024
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘 at the Fortress tomorrow. 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓 giveaway today! Like and RT for a chance to win our @TexasPete Tuesday giveaway!
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Back Up steps into the spotlight at center stage tomorrow as your Q at Fortress. Come and enjoy the show. 5:45am launch at Trinity Pres! @F3Metro @F3Bastion @F3BlackWidow
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John Orton retweeted
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@USMMWWII2 Jun 2024
Unveiling of a Monument on Utah Beach Honoring U.S. Merchant Mariners’ Actions on D-Day. June 5, 2024, a long overdue monument monument, will honor the valor & sacrifice of U.S. Merchant Mariners whose actions supported military operations on D-Day 80 years ago on 6 June 1944.
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